Te Kura o Hinuera

Hinuera School

Charter & Strategic Plan

2019-2021

School Address: Hinuera Road, RD2, Matamata 3472

School Phone: 07 888 1772

School Email: office@hinuera.school.nz

- Respect, Resilience & Responsibility –

Introduction

School Mission, Vision and Values

Māori Dimensions and Cultural Diversity

Ministry of Education and School Priorities

Strategic Plan 2019-2021

Annual Plan 2019

Index

Who we are:

Te Mihi o Hinuera Ko te kura o Hinuera tatou e

Tena koutou katoa e hoa ma

Ko Tainui te waka e

Ko Maungatautari te maunga e

Ko Waikato te awa

Ko Raukawa te iwi

Ko Ngati hinerangi

Te hapu o te kura

Ko Hinuera to matou wahi

I tu tatou tatou katoa

Ki te tipu me to akona

Ko te kura o Hinuera e

Ko Hinuera tatou tatou e

We are Hinuera School

Greetings to you friends

Tainui is our waka

Maungatautari our mountain

Waikato our river

Raukawa our tribe

Ngati Hinerangi

Is the subtribe of the school

Hinuera is our place

We all stand together

Learning and growing

We are Hinuera School

Hinuera School was established in 1892

and it has a long tradition of providing

quality education for students. We are a

decile 7 school and we cater for Year 1-6

children from the Hinuera and Matamata

areas.

The school has eight classrooms. There is

a strong emphasis on caring for each

other throughout the school, from the

youngest to the oldest students, and

displaying our values of respect, resilience

and responsibility. At Hinuera we are

fortunate to have wonderful staff who

have children’s learning and growing as

their main focus.

The school roll for 2019 is currently 160,

with a teaching staff of 12 full and part

time, and 6 support staff. 11% of our

students identify as Māori, identifying with

a range of different iwi. The non Māori

students in our school identify as 82% NZ

European, 2% African and 6% of other

nationalities.

Introduction

What makes us unique:

Our school culture is based on our values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility, and

this flows through into everything we do. The Key competencies of the NZC underpin all

curriculum programmes at Hinuera School.

Creating a world class learning environment that enables children to build a strong future

is highly important to us at Hinuera School.

The Hinni Kid Logo:

Our Hinni Kid logo was created with students and the community and

represents what we feel a successful Hinni Kid would look like. It

incorporates our vision statement and values programme. It is used to

encourage students to be the best that they can be to build strong

futures.

Our commitment to the community:

Hinuera School prides itself on having a positive reputation within the community for

providing world class educational opportunities for students. We pride ourselves on

having open, effective communication with parents, whanau and the wider community.

Students are offered a wide range of learning experiences and students interests are

catered for. We have teachers and leaders who are focused on student outcomes, and

providing high quality educational programmes for students. Professional learning

programmes for staff are at a high level and innovative teaching and learning is

encouraged.

Whakaute, Aumangea, Haepapa - Respect, Resilience and Responsibility

“Te tipu me te akona” - “Learning and Growing”

Hinuera School exists to be a world class learning community, where everyone is

learning and growing, in order to become influential citizens in our global community.

“Ko te waihanga i tetahi waiheke kaha” - “Building a strong future”

Hinuera School has a vision to build a strong future. We have identified seven key

areas for us to live this vision.

Strong Foundation

Our vision is to build upon our strong foundation. This includes strengthening our values of

Respect, Resilience and Responsibility, the heart of Hinuera School. Students collaborate

with leadership to drive and take ownership for how our values take shape in the school.

Teachers, Students and the community develop a deep understanding of what it means

to be a Hinni Kid. Hinni learners know the history of the school and our area. They know

who they are, show pride in all they do and are accepting of diversity.

Community

Our vision is to embrace our community. Our community includes parents, whanau and

local community, as well as national and global communities. We extend connections

with our local community, encouraging and strengthening communication and

collaboration between community members. Learning Programmes grow experiences

with the real world, both face to face (EOTC & bringing community members in) and

online. We strive to build connections with national and global communities. We

embrace other cultures and are accepting of diversity. Hinni Kids are nurtured as leaders

of community from a young age. We strive to impact on our environmental community in

a positive way.

Collaboration

Our vision is to ensure collaboration with all stakeholders. Collaboration at Hinuera School

means individuals working together towards a common goal to achieve a defined

purpose. This includes strengthening tuakana teina relationships between students. We

encourage teachers to extend collaboration with each other, including sharing ideas,

planning, observations and feedback A partnership of learning programmes is fostered.

Teachers collaborate across the district, nationally and globally, including teacher

exchanges. The school engages with the Kaahui Ako and supports the endeavours of

Mission

Vision

Foundation Values

it. Community members are encouraged to collaborate with the school, including

sharing their skills and ideas.

Challenge

Our vision is for every Hinni Learner to embrace challenge. Every community member is in

agreement that challenge is positive and support is given to build resilience. Hinuera

School fosters a growth mindset. Teachers recognise the needs of individual learners and

set challenges that enable them to rise to the next level. The journey of learning is

celebrated, not only the finished product.

Future Focus

Our vision is to build a future focused learning community. All community members will be

challenged to always see themselves as a learner, knowing how they learn and

understanding their ability to learn. The foundation of this for teachers is Teaching as

Inquiry. Our resources will be up to date and future focused. We provide new platforms

for students to learn and pathways for them to get there. Educational research is

frequently reviewed by the community, who also engage in educational learning offered

by the school. We are more globally aware of what our future environment could look like

based on the actions of today.

Curiosity

Our vision is to develop curiosity. Our learning community is one where we are always

‘wondering’, challenging the limits and excited about the possibilities to learn. Hinni

Learners are eager to learn new things, learn from their mistakes, and take risks with their

learning. Teachers provide provocations for students to develop their curiosity about the

world around them. Student interests are a fundamental part of learning programmes.

Success

Our vision is to be successful in all that we do. Hinuera School promotes well rounded

success. The foundation values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility are promoted as

a measure of success alongside the Key Competencies and a Growth Mindset. There is

success in the journey, not only the final product. Successful people are celebrated and

their stories are shared with the community.

Hinuera School is committed to strengthening connections of language, culture and

identity in relation to Māori students and achievement. We are committed to partnering

with Māori to ensure that Māori achieve success as Māori. Our school will reflect this by:

Operate consistently with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi

Demonstrate culturally responsive practice incorporating the principals of Ka Hikitia

and Tātaiako

Respecting and honouring traditions of Māori students and their whanau

Supporting the inclusion of Kapa Haka in school

Supporting the inclusion of Māori language programmes and ensuring staff are kept

up to date with relevant professional development as needed

Māori Dimension & Diversity

Provide instruction in Te Reo Māori where there is sufficient demand and suitable

personnel available

Endeavour to have a Māori representative on the BOT

Consult with Māori whanau and ensure their wishes and requests are incorporated

into strategic and annual planning

Hinuera School is committed to welcoming and catering for diversity, and will provide

inclusive and supportive learning environments that enable all students to achieve. Our

school will reflect this diversity by:

Respecting and honouring the various ethnic groups at Hinuera School

Exploring a range of other cultures and traditions as part of our curriculum

learning

Emphasising respect and tolerance of others cultures through our values

programme

Providing ESOL programmes and meeting the needs of our ESOL learners

Hinuera School prioritises student success and wellbeing. The school aspires to provide

a ‘world class’ educational environment that emphasises learning and growing and

building a strong future.

The strategic priority of the school is for all students to realise their potential and build

the capacity of our learners to learn. The BOT is committed to providing innovative

learning environments and a curriculum that enables students to become influential

citizens in our global community.

The strategic plan and annual plan demonstrate clear links to the focus on success for

ALL, including Māori, Pasifika, and students with special education needs.

MOE and School Priorities

Hinuera School

Building a strong future

Strategic Plan 2019-2021

Kaupapa (School Goal)

Create a school culture

and environment that

reflects the aspirations of

our community.

Ako (Student Goal)

Develop teaching and

learning programmes that

are highly responsive, future

focused and promote

equity and excellence in

student outcomes.

Whanaungatanga

(Community Goal)

Strengthen partnerships

within/across our

community

Strategic Goal 1:

Kaupapa – School Goal

Create a school culture and environment

that reflects the aspirations of our

community.

Strategic Goal 2:

Ako – Student Goal

Develop teaching and learning

programmes that are highly responsive,

future focused and promote equity and

excellence in student outcomes.

Strategic Goal 3:

Whanaungatanga –

Community Goal

Strengthen partnerships within/across our

community.

Vision/Rationale:

As it relates to our vision of “building a

strong future”. In particular the areas of:

Curiosity

Future Focus

Strong Foundation

Collaboration

Vision/Rationale:

As it relates to our vision of “building a

strong future”. In particular the areas of:

Success

Challenge

Vision/Rationale:

As it relates to our vision of “building a strong

future”. In particular the areas of:

Community

Strong foundation in the Kaupapa section has strong

links to our whanaunatanga goal.

Links to National Administration

Guidelines:

NAG 4 – Allocating and managing the

use of school funds

NAG 5 – Provide a physically and

emotionally safe environment for students

and staff

NAG 6 – Compliance and general

legislation

NAG 7 – Annual update of school charter

NAG 8 – Provide an analysis of variance

Links to National Administration

Guidelines:

NAG 1 – Fostering student achievement

NAG 2 – Strategic planning, self-review

and reporting

NAG 3 – Develop and implement

personnel policies and being a good

employer

NAG 5 – Provide a physically and

emotionally safe environment for

students and staff

Links to National Administration Guidelines:

NAG 1 – Fostering student achievement

NAG 2 – Strategic planning, self-review and

reporting

Strategic Goals 2019-2021

Building a strong future

Development Areas 2019 2020 2021

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Strong Foundation

What it means to be a Hinni

kid is explored further.

School “Hinni Kid treaty”

created.

Hinni Kid awards re-vamped.

Other ways of celebrating

Hinni Kids investigated.

We begin digging into our

schools cultural heritage.

Strong Foundation

School curriculum includes

our area/cultural history,

pepeha and spreading

our roots deeper (storying

our past).

School trips to significant

places are incorporated

eg: Maungatautari

Marae visits/stays

investigated

Strong Foundation

Values programme

living not done to them

Senior students driving

the Values sessions.

Environment of

acceptance and

diversity.

Collaboration

Teachers review what it means

to partner in the Treaty.

Tuakana Teina Buddy Classes

re-introduced, strengthened

by understanding and

including learning. Dig deeper

into what this means eg:

actual support / teaching by

buddies

Tuakana Teina Teacher

Programme focuses on

individual teacher inquiries

Leadership meetings focus on

coaching and mentoring,

touching base and supporting

staff

Maths PD focuses on

collaborative planning

Teachers take part in K.A PD

Collaboration

Team meetings foster

collaboration –

Collaboration in planning.

Coaching programme set

up to support teachers

personal inquiries

Tuakana Teina teacher

observations are reviewed.

Partnering in learning

programmes is

investigated and included

in the school curriculum

Teachers share their ideas

openly with K.A

Within school teacher

leads K.A PD.

Collaboration

TBC as plans evolve.

Strategic Plan 2019-2021

Building a strong future

Across School Teachers

actively collaborate with

Leadership.

Within School teacher has a

more active role within the K.A

and the school – supported by

Across school teachers

Future Focus

Teaching as inquiry is

embraced throughout the

school and personalised for

each teacher

What it means to be a Hinni

Kid is developed to work

alongside the logo and

include growth mindset and

learner agency

Staff meetings and leadership

meetings focus on current

research around pedagogy

and innovation

5YA is implemented in

consultation with the BOT

A review of the Hinni Highway

begins to ensure that our

curriculum reflects our vision

Buildings and environments

upgraded (ILE Upgrade)

Future Focus

Review of current

resources and funding of

resources

ICT research looking into

and school looks at best

practice with ICT and how

we are using iPads and

chrome books alongside

newer technology

including robotics

BYOD investigated

Future Focus

Enviro schools

investigated including

the programme and

ethos. Relevant

material is included in

our school curriculum

document

Review of outdoor

environment to ensure

it is future focused

Curiosity

Teaching as Inquiry

encourages teachers to be

curious about the possibilities

in education

Leadership encourage

teachers to try new ways of

teaching and supports

individual teacher inquiry

Individual teacher inquiry is

linked to appraisal processes

Staff/Team meetings allow for

teachers to share their inquiries

Curiosity

BOT are encouraged to

become curious about

classroom programmes,

Walk throughs become

regular

Transitions to schools are

investigated and

researched

Play based learning is

investigated in the junior

school

Provocations in learning is

Curiosity

Parent community

informed in a range of

ways about changes in

learning programmes

eg: Parent evenings

held regularly

Student interests

become planning

starting points

PLD and funding goes into

teacher curiosity and

innovation

Parent community informed in

a range of ways about

changes in learning

programmes eg:

website/blogs/newsletters

explored

Inquiry learning is

examined and becomes a

key part of the curriculum

K.C’s are developed

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Challenge

Values programme re-

imagined – Links are made to

challenge and other key areas

through our values

programme and notations are

included on the plans

Growth mindsets are

developed within the school –

Parent evening held.

Portfolios are examined to

ensure they are authentic with

celebrations of learning

journeys and challenge

included.

End of term assemblies are

focused on what is happening

within school to ensure they

are authentic.

Challenge

Goal setting investigated –

how are students

motivated, challenged

and agentic in setting their

goals?

Learner agency explored

more deeply.

Student led conversations

investigated and trialled

through the senior school.

Challenge

Reporting to parents is

examined to ensure it

aligns with learning that

is happening at school.

Success

Hinni Kid awards link to the

values programme

Planning is

monitored/reviewed to ensure

balanced programmes

Kiwanis award criteria are

reviewed

EOY assembly is reviewed to

ensure acknowledgement of

all learners

Regular review of Student

Achievement with BOT.

Success

K.C Development is

reviewed and becomes a

major part of the new

curriculum and class

programmes

Balance of success is

promoted and

encouraged and reflected

in reporting and social

media

Growth mindsets are

examined in each class

and becomes a part of

the curriculum

Success

TBC as plans evolve.

Teacher wellbeing plan is

created and focused on

within school.

Rongohia Te Hau survey

analysed at BOT Meetings

Regular review of Student

Achievement with leadership

team and BOT.

Review of Data shared at

BOT Meetings

Student voice shared at

BOT Meetings

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Community

Student leadership is explored

and nurtured

Discovery time includes

community experts

Revision of EOTC procedures

and policy

Community evenings/huis are

held twice per year

Teachers increase

observations with local

schools.

Kaahui Ako across and within

school teachers are mentored.

Scheduled review of policies

and procedures

Health and Safety procedures

reviewed.

Community

Local community

members/experts are

brought into school twice

per year or more

Enviroschools programme

and ethos is included in

our school curriculum

Local and international

community issues are

inquired into during class

time

Other forms of

communication are

explored eg: Seesaw

Learning portfolios are

reviewed

Teachers are encouraged

to observe schools outside

of the district.

Community

Students contribute to

social media updates.

School reports reflect

mission vision and

values of the school –

reporting is reviewed

Teachers are

encouraged to visit or

exchange learning with

schools overseas